TechScreen is a desktop assistant for technical interviews on macOS 13 or later and Windows 10 or later. It takes a question from the computer's audio, a screenshot or typed text, and shows code, talking points or design notes in a window that stays on top. It sells quarterly plans with two quotas, solved questions and hours of conversation, and describes itself as an early-access product. This page explains how TechScreen works step by step, the platforms and meeting apps it supports, its plans and free tier as listed on its site on November 12, 2026, where your data goes, its limits, and how it compares with CoPilot Interview. We make CoPilot Interview, so read the comparison with that in mind.
How TechScreen works, step by step
TechScreen splits help into two modes and meters them separately. Screenshot mode handles anything visible on screen, typically a coding problem, and draws on the solved-questions quota; Conversation mode listens to the interviewer through system audio and draws on the hours-of-conversation quota. When either quota is used up, that kind of help stops until the next billing period.
- Start the free trial (nothing is charged while it runs, and you can cancel during it) and download the app for macOS 13 or later or Windows 10 or later.
- In settings, choose the interface language, programming language and spoken language, your role (such as software engineer or product manager) and any custom prompt.
- Join the call on Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, Webex or Amazon Chime, or open the coding pad on CoderPad, Codility or HackerRank.
- For a coding problem, press Command+2 to capture a screenshot; for a spoken question, press Command+3 to start Conversation mode so it transcribes the interviewer; press Command+Enter to send.
- Read the answer: code with talking points for coding problems, and structured points for system design and behavioral questions; other shortcuts move and dismiss the window.
- Keep an eye on both quotas; they refill each billing period.
Platforms, meeting apps and languages
| TechScreen | |
|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS 13 or later and Windows 10 or later desktop apps; no phone or web version |
| Meeting apps | Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex and Amazon Chime |
| Coding platforms | CoderPad, Codility and HackerRank; LeetCode appears in its demo |
| Languages | Spoken, interface and programming languages are set separately; only English and JavaScript appear in the public example |
| AI | OpenAI generates answers, according to its policies page; no model is named on the site |
Plans and pricing
Prices as listed on TechScreen's own site on November 12, 2026. They change often, so check before you pay.
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $32 a month, billed every 3 months | 150 solved questions and 1.5 hours of conversation per quarter, email support |
| Professional | $47 a month, billed every 3 months | 480 solved questions and 9 hours of conversation, priority support, higher rate limits |
| Expert | $80 a month, billed every 3 months | 1,500 solved questions and 27 hours of conversation, priority support, the highest rate limits |
Free tier: a free trial with nothing charged while it runs; its length and allowance are not stated. There is no permanent free plan, and the quarterly prices are shown as 20 percent below a monthly option whose price the page does not display. All plans include setup assistance.
Refunds: A refund request must arrive within 24 hours of purchase with video proof that the software does not work on your device, and takes 5 to 7 business days. Slow AI responses, incorrect use and renewal charges you forgot to cancel are not refundable, and the user agreement asks you to contact support before disputing a charge with your bank.
Where your audio and data go
TechScreen's policies page, last updated August 2, 2026, is short. It covers account information and usage data collected for service improvement and debugging, says AI-generated responses are handled by OpenAI and are not stored in TechScreen's own system, and names Meta Pixel and Google Tag Manager for marketing analytics. It does not say whether audio or screenshots are kept, where data is stored or how to request deletion, and neither the policies nor the user agreement names a company or country. Payments go through Stripe, according to the agreement, and TechScreen says it does not store card details.
Limits, and who TechScreen suits
- The conversation quotas are small: Essential allows 1.5 hours of listening in three months.
- Billing is quarterly, so the cheapest way in is three months of Essential.
- Refunds need a request within 24 hours plus video proof.
- Its user agreement, last updated May 21, 2025, calls the app an educational tool not designed for live interviews or exams, while the homepage sells real-time interview help; read both before you buy.
- It lists CoderPad, Codility and HackerRank, which often host online assessments; those forbid outside help, so prepare for them instead.
TechScreen suits software engineers in a focused three-month search who mainly want help with coding problems on screen rather than long spoken conversations.
TechScreen vs CoPilot Interview
| TechScreen | CoPilot Interview (ours) ★ Best choice | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free trial, length not stated | 15 minutes a day, sessions up to 15 minutes, live help and mock interviews, no card |
| Paid from | $32 a month, billed every 3 months | $24.99/mo; hour packs from $9.99 |
| Platforms | macOS 13+, Windows 10+ | Windows, macOS, browser demo; phone practice apps in beta |
| Built for | Technical rounds: coding and design | Live help and mock interviews |
Where TechScreen is stronger: a tight focus on technical rounds, separate screenshot and conversation modes, large solved-question quotas on the higher plans, and separate settings for spoken and programming languages.
For a fuller comparison, see CoPilot Interview vs TechScreen and how CoPilot Interview works.
Where CoPilot Interview fits
★ Best choice for most people choosing a live interview assistant: CoPilot Interview. CoPilot Interview is an interview copilot built as a native desktop app for Windows and macOS. It listens to the call and your microphone and shows captions and a structured answer in about two seconds, with free AI mock interviews to rehearse first. The free plan gives 15 minutes a day of live help in sessions of up to 15 minutes, with AI mock interviews included. Paid plans start at $24.99 a month with no annual commitment, and hour packs from $9.99 never expire. Audio is streamed in short segments and not stored, and the transcript stays in your Documents folder. Read how CoPilot Interview works for the details. Whatever tool you use, follow your employer's rules; online assessments and AI-led interviews forbid outside help.
Disclosure: CoPilot Interview is our product, so weigh what we say about it accordingly.
Frequently asked questions
How much does TechScreen cost?
As listed on November 12, 2026: Essential $32, Professional $47 and Expert $80 a month, each billed every three months.
What do TechScreen's quotas mean?
Each plan allows a number of solved questions and hours of conversation per quarter: 150 and 1.5 hours on Essential, 480 and 9 hours on Professional, 1,500 and 27 hours on Expert. They refill each billing period.
Does TechScreen have a free plan?
No permanent free plan. It offers a free trial with nothing charged while it runs; the length is not stated.
Can I get a refund from TechScreen?
Only within 24 hours of purchase, with video proof that the software does not work on your device.
Can I use TechScreen in an online assessment?
Online assessments and AI-led screening interviews forbid outside help, and their proctoring can flag other apps. Use any assistant to practice beforehand, and follow your employer's rules.
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